1952 Map of Moodus

About this map

Moodus and the surrounding river valleys of central Connecticut are shown here during a period of transition, following the 1952 revision of topographic data. The Salmon River and its many tributaries, including Dickinson Brook and Blackledge River, define the local topography, punctuated by prominent elevations like Bull Hill. Transportation networks are dominated by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line, which skirts the northern edges of the Salmon River State Forest. Notable for local historians are the numerous small burying grounds such as Ponemah Cem and Westchester Cem, along with landmarks like the Old Comstock Bridge. The map details the dense collection of ponds and swamps in the southeastern corner, including Babcock Pond and Thousand Acre Pond, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that supported early milling and settlement in East Haddam and Colchester.